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Quarterbacks Nathan Rourke and Vernon Adams Jr. along with kicker Vincent Blanchard were named the CFL's players of the week Tuesday.

Christina Zamniuk says they were boating between their Vernon lakehouse and Adventure Bay last weekend when a baby bear was spotted swimming in the middle of the lake.

Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders don't have time to lament their Labour Day loss to the Edmonton Elks.

The Calgary Stampeders will be without the services of starting quarterback Vernon Adam Jr. for the immediate future.

'For our community, it's measured in homes, family histories and places people have spent all of their lives,' Chief Dan Wilson of the Okanagan Indian Band said.

The Bradley Creek wildfire has not grown significantly over the past few days, but crews are still working to prevent flare-ups and keep the area safe.

On Saturday, the Bradley Creek wildfire, burning west of Vernon, grew rapidly when wind gusts reached more than 70 kilometres an hour.

With thousands forced from their homes due to fires around Okanagan Lake, the Salvation Army in Vernon has become a place for people to gather as they figure out what's next.

However, at an estimated 30 pounds, wildlife experts say the young bear faces significant challenges heading into winter with the odds of survival not in its favour.

Dave Dickenson may feel jinxed with challenges but the Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager nailed two crucial challenges in Friday's 37-31 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The latest closure has renewed calls from local politicians and residents for a second crossing of Okanagan Lake.

With language being stripped away from students during residential schools, people are now left finding new ways to keep the Cree and Dene language alive.

Kevin Acton was already seeking another term as mayor when a snap provincial election was called and said it was bad timing for David Eby to do that.

Vernon Adams Jr. will have a tough act to follow Saturday night in Montreal.

It's another important West Division contest for Trevor Harris and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Calgary Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson took the stand for the bench boss across from him.

Despite struggling in the red zone in recent weeks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't about to wave the red flag heading into Friday's matchup with the Calgary Stampeders.

Two CFL teams on the ropes for different reasons seek traction Saturday at McMahon Stadium.

McLeod Bethel-Thompson and the Ottawa Redblacks won't be the only ones in dire need of a win this week.

The Calgary Stampeders stayed in the CFL playoff conversation, thanks to a lengthy field goal by Rene Paredes, while the Ottawa Redblacks remained winless after Calgary's 40-38 victory over Ottawa on Saturday.